Episode 43 — Endpoint Security I: EPP, HIDS/HIPS, Firewalls
Endpoint protection remains the front line of enterprise defense, and this episode explores the major technologies that define it. You’ll learn how Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) integrate antivirus, behavioral analysis, and application control into unified defense agents. We also explain the evolution toward Host-based Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (HIDS/HIPS), which monitor system activity in real time to flag or block malicious behavior. The episode details how these tools complement traditional firewalls, forming a layered defense that operates directly on the host rather than just at the network perimeter.
Listeners will hear practical guidance on configuration, tuning, and alert interpretation. We examine how false positives can erode trust, how baselining normal activity improves accuracy, and how endpoint firewalls enforce local segmentation when network controls fail. The discussion ties these insights back to GSEC domains on defense-in-depth and monitoring, reinforcing why endpoint visibility isn’t optional—it’s the source of ground truth when attackers bypass higher layers of protection. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
